Some legal name changes are free, such as changing your last name when you get married or divorced, but most require a court petition. The minimum cost will be the charge for the court filing fee in your jurisdiction. If you hire an attorney, wish to change the name of a minor or require criminal screening, expect to pay more.
Remember that declining an invitation doesn't mean you're rejecting the person who sent it to you. It's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation.2  Don't wait. 3  Be thankful. 4  Be honest. 5  Ask for a different time. 6  Don't over-explain. 7  Send something.t's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation. 2  Putting the invitation aside to deal with later isn't good for you or the person who sent it.
The person sending the invitation woÂ­uld like you to tell him or her whether you accept or decline the invitation. That is, will you be coming to the event or not? Etiquette rules followed in most Western cultures require that if you receive a formal, written invitation, you should reply promptly, perhaps that same day.ore important, though, is the simple courtesy of responding to someone who was nice enough to invite you, even if it is to say that you regret that you will not be able to attend. Many wedding invitations come with a response card that you can mail back right away.